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Hi,my 3 years old baby is eating slate pencils and wall paints ,how can i stop,and not eating food.
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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist3 years agoA. This condition is called as pica. Usually when the babies having zinc deficiency or iron deficiency they will start doing like this and they will also have worm infestation at the same time so you have to do the deworming and also start giving medicationWrite Your Answer Here
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Sarika guptaMom of 2 children3 years agoA. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much and it may be due to deficiency of calcium and iron . So better to evaluate once your baby with child doctor in person and follow the prescription after that.
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